Riding Jackson Hole in cold, turbulent weather can be an opportunity to revel or a one-way ticket to misery. The difference depends on staying warm and dry. The Primo Down is our warmest and most protective insulated hard-shell jacket for riding in cold, ugly conditions. It combines a durable, 2-layer waterproof/breathable and windproof GORE-TEX fabric with an insulating layer of warm, traceable (third-party-verified, non-live-plucked, non-force-fed) 600-fill-power goose down to keep your psych high as the temperature drops low. A DWR (durable water repellent) finish casts off water and saturated snow, and an internal nylon lining manages moisture and glides smoothly over underlayers. The 2-way-adjustable, helmet-compatible hood has a laminated visor for optimal visibility; our Touch Point System embeds cord locks in the hood and hem for easy adjustability. Slim Zip installation with watertight coated zippers on the pockets and pit zips reduce bulk and weight; Vislon zippers on the center-front and chest pockets are burly tough and easy to use. Other features include ventilating pit zips, a removable, low-profile powder skirt, an embedded RECCO avalanche rescue reflector and seven zippered pockets: two handwarmers, two chest (one includes a secure media pocket with cable routing), one on the forearm and two interior for gloves or goggles.

Helmet-compatible, 2-way-adjustable fixed hood with laminated visor for optimal visibility in bad conditions; Touch Point System embeds cord locks in hood and hem for quick and easy adjustment; goose down filled draft collar at back of neck for extra warmth

Watertight coated zippers with Slim Zip installation on the pockets and pit zips reduce bulk and weight; Vislon watertight center-front zip is durable and easy to use

Awesome jacket thus far. I wear it to work and when I'm out and about when it's in between the 20's and single digits. I'm 6'5, 220, and an XL fits great on me. I got it online for 40% off rock creak, awesome deal. [@] still has it for [$]. 5 stars.

Love the down lined hood, very warm and helmet compatible... in my case a hard hat, not a ski helmet but compatible nonetheless. The jacket is very lightweight and warm. It doesn't look like a bulky ski jacket, it has a very nice fit. It has plenty of pockets and the zippers are smooth and watertight. Enjoying this jacket every time I put it on.

Did not like how the under arm zippers felt. The zippers formed an arc of material that bunched up too close to my armpits. (I'm 5 11, 155lbs, purchased med., otherwise fit was good) I've had pit zips on other jackets but never had this issue before. Also, one of the waist grommets on my wife's jacket broke on first wearing...returned both. Have other 5 yo Patagonia jacket that I still love...hopefully an isolated incident.